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Seth H. Bramson
Miami sprang into existence on July 28, 1896, following the extension of the Florida East Coast Railway from West Palm Beach on April 15, 1896, and the publication of the…
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Tucked around a corner or soaking up the spotlight, Miami’s restaurants defend an international reputation for superb cuisine and service. The constant buzz of new arrivals to the city’s glamorous…
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Beginning in 1897 with the arrival of Luther Halland, the story of Hallandale Beach is one of steady growth and enduring prosperity. Hallandale became a town during the great Florida…
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When Solomon Merrick moved his family from New England to a plot of land southwest of Miami in 1898, he had no idea that his son, George, would become the…
The dynamic and never-before-told history of Greater Miami’s Jewish community is recounted here for the first time by renowned local historian Seth H. Bramson. Beginning with the arrival of Miami’s…
Florida East Coast Railway has been the speedway to America’s playground for more than 110 years. FEC offered some of America’s finest rail passenger service until 1968 and remains the…
This herculean saga of city building is a story not only of weather, place, beach and buildings but also of people?people with foresight, dedication and determination. In the mid-1920s, no…
Part of the Miami-Dade miracle settlements that sprang from mangrove marshes to exclusive havens in little more than a generation Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Indian Creek Village and Surfside…
Miami Beach is unrivaled in the annals of American resort history, and nobody in the country can tell its story better than renowned local historian and resident of Miami for…
Miami Beach began its rise to the top of the world’s resort scene when Carl Fisher, builder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, arrived prior to 1920. The lure of The…
From South Beach to the Everglades, Historic Photos of Greater Miami is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never…
Palm Beach is known all over the world as a place synonymous with the Good Life. Named for the beautiful beaches and trees lining the area, Palm Beach was first…
Although several people had considered constructing a railroad to Key West beginning in the early 1800s, it took a bold industrialist with unparalleled vision to make it happen. In 1902…
The history of Florida railroads began as early as 1834, when the Tallahassee-St. Marks Railroad incorporated. On April 14, 1836, the St. Joseph-Lake Wimico line was the first to be…
Inviting beaches, scenic vistas, magnificent architecture, and a fascinating history have made Palm Beach one of America’s premier tourist destinations. Beginning with Henry Flagler’s construction of railroads, and the Royal…
Tireless inventor and reckless speed demon Glenn Curtiss left a trail of firsts in his wake, including patents, transatlantic flights and a 1907 land speed record. James Bright was a…
Explore the Boulevard of Dreams?from 87th Street, just north of Miami, to 151st Street?El Portal, Miami Shores, Biscayne Park and North Miami?are the intriguing communities bound together by history and…
From its birth to the present, Miami has consistently built and reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing fortunes, Miami has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity…
Surfside is a delightful town just north of Miami Beach. With business, residential, and tourism sections, it has the proverbial something for everybody. Founded in 1935, Surfside has developed into…
